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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,864.70, 14,798.06 and 3,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,864.70, 14,798.06 and 3,289.12 is: 4,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,864.70 : 14,798.06 = 3,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,864.70/14,798.06 = 3,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,864.70x = 14,798.06 × 3,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,864.70x = 48,672,595.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672,595.11/9,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.02

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